Philippine Eagle-Owl
NamePhilippine Eagle-Owl
Common NamePhilippine Eagle-Owl
Scientific NameBubo philippensis
FamilyStrigidae
Wingspan (cm)115
Length (cm)45
Weight (g)1300
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is predominantly rich rufous-brown, with the underparts heavily barred and streaked with darker brown or black. The facial disc is rufous, and it possesses distinctive, dark brown ear tufts. Its eyes are a striking bright yellow.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a deep, resonant 'whoo-hoo' or a series of booming hoots, often described as 'hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo'.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Philippines, found on various islands including Luzon, Mindanao, Samar, Leyte, and Bohol, typically in lowland primary and secondary forests.
Identifying FeaturesLarge size, Prominent ear tufts, Bright yellow eyes, Rufous-brown plumage with dark barring, Nocturnal
Description
The Philippine Eagle-Owl is a large, nocturnal owl characterized by its striking rufous-brown plumage and prominent ear tufts. It is an apex predator in its forest habitat, hunting a variety of small animals under the cover of darkness.
